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Is nail fungus contagious through kissing, hugging, or sexually transmitted? i have been told by my physician not possible. girlfriend has had nail fungus in the past and now blames me for the flare up and taking terbinafine. please help?

Q: is nail fungus contagious through kissing, hugging, or sexually transmitted? i have been told by my physician not possible. girlfriend has had nail fungus in the past and now blames me for the flare up and taking terbinafine. please help?

: No. Can’t spread nail fungus from person to person (except under very rare circumstances). Nail fungus often caused by prolonged exposure to dampness + warmth

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No. Can’t spread nail fungus from person to person (except under very rare circumstances). Nail fungus often caused by prolonged exposure to dampness + warmth

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Answered 6/27/2021

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A member asked:

Is nail fungus contagious through kissing, hugging, or sexually transmitted? i have been told by my physician not possible. girlfriend has had nail fungus in the past and now blames me for the flare up and taking terbinafine. please help?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Arnold Lentnek answered

Dr Ferranti agreed

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